2026 Headies Awards Nominees Revealed

Rising Nigerian artists including Fola, Shoday, and Mavo lead the shortlist for the prestigious Headies Next Rated award, with the full list of nominees now available ahead of the Canada-based ceremony.

25 Aug, 12:17 — 25 Aug, 15:00

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The Headies Awards are one of the most prestigious music awards in Nigeria, recognizing excellence in the Nigerian music industry. The reveal of the nominees marks a significant step towards the annual ceremony, highlighting the most celebrated artists and their contributions over the past year.

Key entitiesDavido Wizkid Burna Boy Cubana Chief Priest Awilo Longomba The Headies Awards Canada

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

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See the full list of nominees for the 2026 Headies Awards! Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy lead with multiple nominations. Find out who’s up for Next Rated a Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-davido-wizkid-burna-boy-lead-nominations-for-2026-headies/

By Punch Newspapers

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